Daulton T. Emaly H. Dakota B. Keri D. Kevin P. Donovan L. T'Neal K.Assigned theme: Obsession and Impulses Towards Worldly Possessions
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: How does wealth affect Wang Lung's values? At what times does Wang Lung fall into pursuit of the "things" of the world? How do Wang Lung's yearnings change throughout the beginning, middle, and end of the novel? In what way does Wang Lung behave impulsively regarding his yearnings? Why or why not should Wang Lung's sons be driven towards worldly pleasures rather than trusting in the steady farming ways?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: What evidence is there in current events that wealth improves or destroys values within our society? In what ways does our society reflect a drive towards worldly possessions? How do members of society fight against or give in to such yearnings? What impulsive actions are identifiable in society due to materialistic "worldly" obsessions? What generational differences in perspective exist within our society in regard to material obsessiveness and impulsive behaviors?
Daulton T. Emaly H. Dakota B. Keri D. Kevin P. Donovan L. T'Neal K.Assigned theme: Obsession and Impulses Towards Worldly Possessions
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:How does wealth affect Wang Lung's values?
At what times does Wang Lung fall into pursuit of the "things" of the world?
How do Wang Lung's yearnings change throughout the beginning, middle, and end of the novel?
In what way does Wang Lung behave impulsively regarding his yearnings?
Why or why not should Wang Lung's sons be driven towards worldly pleasures rather than trusting in the steady farming ways?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:What evidence is there in current events that wealth improves or destroys values within our society?
In what ways does our society reflect a drive towards worldly possessions?
How do members of society fight against or give in to such yearnings?
What impulsive actions are identifiable in society due to materialistic "worldly" obsessions?
What generational differences in perspective exist within our society in regard to material obsessiveness and impulsive behaviors?